Latest Headlines

11.11.09
THE CONTINUING SAGA OF THE FARMWORKERS OF HACIENDA LUISITA

Recent development: In June of this year, HLI issued demand letters to the farmwokers to stop the cultivation of the hacienda. The farmworkers were give deadline until October 30, 2009. However, the farmworkers defied the demand and the deadline.

NUPL
Nation
11.08.09
Hacienda Lusita massacre on November 16, 2004

Philippine Reader is reposting this summary of events to remind everyone of the sacrifices of the peasants of Hacienda Luisita owned by the Conjuangco's and Aquino. The son of former President Cory Aquino is running for President in 2010 without even addressing the concerns of the peasants of Hacienda Luisita.

 

Bayan
Nation
11.12.09
NBN-ZTE EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

We found this Executive Summary on the NBN-ZTE scandal from Sen. Gordon's blog.

Sen. Richard Gordon
Nation
11.12.09
Visiting Forces Agreement, US Military, Extrajudicial Killings, Philippines

The United States Congress has withheld the US$2-million military aid to the Philippines in 2010 due to human rights concerns.

Bulatlat
Regions
11.11.09
Mayon Volcano erupts

LEGAZPI CITY, Philippines— The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology recorded an ash explosion in Mayon Volcano early Wednesday, which caused ash fall in Albay towns located southwest and northwest of the volcano.

"The explosion, which occurred at around 1:58 a.m., is a clear sign of magma intrusion toward the summit crater of the volcano," said Alex Baloloy, Phivolcs science research analyst.

Inquirer.Net
Regions
11.11.09
Militant group spokesman shot dead in Bicol

A spokesman of a militant group was shot dead in Camarines Sur province in Bicol, a radio report said Wednesday.

Radio dzXL said Bayan Muna spokesman Rodrigo de Torres was on his way home in Del Gallego town when at least seven unidentified armed men opened fire on him.

GMA News.TV
more